Graduate Java Developer

Graduate Java Developer Salary

$32.5K

$118.5K

$160.5K

$117,931

/year

$56.70

/hour

Graduate Java Developer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$117,931

Columbus

Ohio

$113,910

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    How much does a Graduate Java Developer make?

    As of May 31, 2026, the average annual pay for a Graduate Java Developer in the United States is $117,931 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $56.70 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,267/week or $9,827/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $160,500 and as low as $32,500, the majority of Graduate Java Developer salaries currently range between $102,000 (25th percentile) to $132,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $148,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Graduate Java Developer varies greatly (by as much as 30000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Graduate Java Developer in your area makes on average $113,910 per year, or $4,021 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $117,931. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Graduate Java Developer salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Graduate Java Developer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Graduate Java Developer Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Graduate Java Developer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Two Rivers, WI, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $26,469 (22.4%), and Two Rivers, WI, furthers that trend with another $41,200 (34.9%) above the $117,931 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Graduate Java Developer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 14% between Two Rivers, WI, and San Jose, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Graduate Java Developer role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Two Rivers, WI

    $159,131

    $76.51

    Nome, AK

    $146,293

    $70.33

    Berkeley, CA

    $144,400

    $69.42

    Sitka, AK

    $142,069

    $68.30

    Mountain View, CA

    $139,121

    $66.89

    San Francisco, CA

    $138,943

    $66.80

    Santa Clara, CA

    $138,503

    $66.59

    Buford, WY

    $138,349

    $66.51

    Livermore, CA

    $138,332

    $66.51

    San Jose, CA

    $138,214

    $66.45

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Graduate Java Developer Jobs in the U.S.

    Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Graduate Java Developer job category, we found that Power System Engineer jobs have average salaries similar than Graduate Java Developer jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Power System Engineer

    $117,702

    $56.59

    Network Engineer Internship

    $109,040

    $52.42

    Parity

    $70,123

    $33.71

    Consultant Internship

    $49,232

    $23.67

    Philosophy Major

    $45,599

    $21.92

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Graduate Java Developer salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $117,931 per year or $56.70 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.